Will the U.S. Look to Europe as a Guide to Protect Kids Online?

Just days after releasing a headline-grabbing study showing the ‘kids aren’t alright,’ when it comes to their online safety, the European Union has initiated a new, strict set of rules for social network sites. Could the United States be far behind? Should America’s leaders follow suit?

Just days after releasing a headline-grabbing study showing the ‘kids aren’t alright,’ when it comes to their online safety, the European Union has initiated a new, strict set of rules for social network sites.  Could the United States be far behind?  Should America’s leaders follow suit?

The Commission adopted its tough stance after a survey found that an increasing number of children were bypassing social network age limits to set up their accounts. The survey was funded by the Commission and published by the EUKidsOnline network.

The survey also found that one quarter of the 77 percent of 13-16 year olds and 38 percent of 9-12 year olds in the EU with a social media profile have their profile set to public.

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